Roland D. Jacques

Roland D. Jacques, 84, of Lewiston, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, with his beloved wife at his side at the Maine Veterans Home in So. Paris.
Roland was born August 13, 1941 at 74 Blake St in Lewiston to Philias Jacques and Marie Daniels. He married the love of his life, Anne Houde on June 24, 1961, and they shared 64 wonderful years together.
Roland dedicated much of his life to serving others. He began his lifelong commitment to serving others by joining the United States Army 101st Airborne Division. Upon discharge, he went to barber school in IL and worked as a barber in Champaign, IL for 6 years before returning to Maine. He became a firefighter with the city of Lewiston for 10 years during which time he graduated as an EMT in the first class of certified EMTs in Lewiston and Auburn. His courage and commitment to protecting and caring for others left a lasting impact on all who knew him.
He also served as President of the Firefighters Union for 3 years where he stood as a strong and respected voice for his fellow firefighters.
He then went to Paralegal School in Philadelphia and became a certified paralegal and was appointed to the zoning board of appeals for the city of Lewiston for 2 years. He became a union representative for AFSCME Maine and then worked for the Commissioner of the Dept of Transportation as his representative for 7 years.
Later in life, he left state employment and he felt a calling to serve in a different way - through his faith where he became a minister. He served as minister of pastoral care, adult Sunday School teacher and commander of Royal Rangers at the Assembly of God church in Lewiston for 10 years until he was disabled due to a heart condition.
He continued serving God by becoming an ordained priest with the Old Catholic Communion of North America in 2001 and Old Catholic Bishop of Maine in 2004. He touched many lives by ministering and saying Mass at Bolster Heights nursing home for 7 years.
As a man of faith, he guided, comforted, and inspired many, sharing God's word with compassion. His faith was not only something he preached, but something he lived every day, touching countless lives through kindness, wisdom and love.
Above all, Roland was a devoted father and family man. He was a devoted husband who loved his wife with deep tenderness and unwavering commitment. Their bond was a true example of love, partnership, and faith, and it remained a cornerstone of his life. He led by example, teaching us the value of hard work, integrity, and faith. His legacy will live on in the lives he touched, the people he supported and the family who loved him deeply.
He was predeceased by his parents Philias Jacques and Marie Daniels, his sister, Anita Roy (Roland), his brother Philippe Jacques (wife Marie Anne) and his half sister Stella Guimond (husband Ernie).
He is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years Anne Houde Jacques. His son, Roland D. Jacques Jr. and his daughter Joline Jacques Leclerc.
His grandchildren, Christopher Jacques, Courtney Jacques Whitney (Trevor), Alexis Leclerc, Kayleigh Leclerc, Connor Leclerc, McKenna Leclerc and 1 great grandson Theo Whitney. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
A short Military honors service (15 - 20 minutes) will be held on April 17, 2026 at 12 pm at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel located at 163 Mount Vernon Road , Augusta Me.